1987 Buick Regal vs. 1958 Ford Escort
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 553 kg more than 1958 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Buick Regal (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1958 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Escort |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3128 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 31 L |
